per annum
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From post-classical Latin per annum, English from the 16th century.
Adverb[edit]
per annum (not comparable)
Translations[edit]
annually
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in, or for each year
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Related terms[edit]
Latin[edit]
Etymology[edit]
In post-classical Latin (4th or 5th century) in reference to a sum of money due each year. Already in the 3rd century in the sense of "through the year". From the preposition per (“during”) + annum, the accusative singular of annus (“year”).
Adverb[edit]
per annum
